Accountability Partners are Insanely Essential for Monumental Success

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Introduction

Don’t go it alone! On our journeys toward personal and professional growth, the support of an accountability partner can truly accelerate transformative success. An accountability partner is someone who can provide insight, encouragement, and a necessary push to stay committed to your vision and goals. Numerous studies highlight the power of accountability partnerships in boosting motivation, consistency, and overall success. In the corporate leadership world, we like to refer to these individuals as “Capability” partners rather than an “Accountability” partners. Our desire is to have the partner pull out the best we can be, rather than focused on policing our progress. These two terms are used throughout this article synonymously.

The Power of Partnership

Capability partnerships leverage social motivation to increase the likelihood of success. Various studies, from fitness to business development, consistently show that individuals who share their goals with others are more likely to achieve them than those who attempt them alone. According to Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychologist at the Dominican University of California, “Sharing your goals with a friend and receiving regular updates can increase the likelihood of success by over 70%.” Matthews’ study, which…